Properties

Properties

Laxative

  • Rich in fibre
Prune

Origin

Brought from south-west Asia via the Silk Road, the prune has been popular since ancient times in the Mediterranean region.

 

 

Description

Growing up to 7 metres in height, the domestic prune bears round or oval-shaped fruit. There are several hundreds of varieties grown in temperate countries.

 

The fruit is used in phytotherapy. It naturally contains polyols.